Circa Contemporary Circus

Circa Contemporary Circus Circa Contemporary Circus is one of the world’s leading performance companies.
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“The mighty Circa” (Lyn Gardner, The Guardian) Circa Contemporary Circus is one of the world’s leading performance companies. Our works have been greeted with standing ovations, rave reviews and sold-out houses across six continents. Circa is at the forefront of the new wave of contemporary Australian circus – pioneering how extreme physicality can create powerful and moving performances. It con

tinues to push the boundaries of the art form, blurring the lines between movement, dance, theatre and circus. Fuelled by the question ‘what is possible in circus?’ Circa is leading the way with a diverse range of thrilling creations that “redraw the limits to which circus can aspire.” (The Age). Under the direction of circus visionary Yaron Lifschitz, Circa features an ensemble of exceptional, multi-skilled circus artists. We are a regular fixture at leading festivals and venues in New York, London, Berlin and Montreal with seasons at Brooklyn Academy of Music, The Barbican Centre, Les Nuits de Fourvière, Chamäleon Theatre as well as major Australian Festivals. Find a Circa performance near you and discover why Circa has been hailed as nothing short of “… a revolution in the spectacle of circus.” (Les Echos). We are committed to fostering the next generation of circus artists and run circus classes from our studio in Brisbane. We also run regular circus programs with communities throughout Queensland and around Australia. As a champion of live performance, we were the Creative Lead for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games arts and cultural program.

The final chapter of our French summer season begins tonight.After Lyon and Paris, To See the Stars Again / Revoir les é...
12/06/2026

The final chapter of our French summer season begins tonight.

After Lyon and Paris, To See the Stars Again / Revoir les étoiles arrives at Domaine d'O in Montpellier for the 40th edition of Festival Printemps des Comédiens. Pinewoods, open sky and a stage glowing with almost a thousand light bulbs.

📷 by Admill Kuyler. Pictured artist of the Circa ensemble Tristan St John.

10/06/2026

Originally created for the cathedrals of Brisbane, Eternity is now in the USA.

Ten performers. Two monumental works by Arvo Pärt recorded by the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Breathtaking acrobatics that push beyond the physical into something spiritual.

Dates and tickets via the link in bio. 🔗

10/06/2026

Circa returns to New York City.

Announcing Wolf at The Joyce Theater, 26/27 season. Ten acrobats. One relentless score. Two weeks on Eighth Avenue.

12 - 24 January 2027.

Public onsale 23 June.
circacircus.pub/wolfnyc

📷 by Michael Aiden. Pictured artists of the Circa ensemble Christina Zauner and Sam Letch.
🎥 by Chester Briscall-Harvey. Featuring artists of the Circa ensemble Christina Zauner and Sam Letch.

From day to night under the ✨ Grand Palais - RMN (Officiel). A venue that has hosted everything from landmark exhibition...
08/06/2026

From day to night under the ✨ Grand Palais - RMN (Officiel). A venue that has hosted everything from landmark exhibitions to the Olympics to Chanel runway shows. This summer, we added our name to that list.

Paris. Grand Palais. Opening night.To See the Stars Again/Revoir les étoiles takes the stage at one of the world's most ...
05/06/2026

Paris. Grand Palais. Opening night.

To See the Stars Again/Revoir les étoiles takes the stage at one of the world's most iconic venues, opening the second-ever summer performing arts season. After its world premiere in Lyon, To See the Stars Again arrives under the glass dome of the Grand Palais - RMN (Officiel).

Join us 5 - 7 June.

📷 by Admill Kuyler. Pictured artists of the Circa ensemble Finn Neill, Tristan St John, Jamison Travers, Adam Strom, Jake Kavanagh, Jordan Hensley-Twartz and Anisa Monsour.

Mahler, , and 10 Circa artists at . Hamburg, that was something special.The tour continues to Bergen, Vienna and Erl. E...
04/06/2026

Mahler, , and 10 Circa artists at . Hamburg, that was something special.

The tour continues to Bergen, Vienna and Erl. Every show the same work. Every night completely different.

📷 by Carolin Windel. Pictured artists of the Circa ensemble and members of Circkus Balance and Franui Musicabanda.

Circa is seeking an Executive Director.This is a rare opportunity to join the executive leadership team of one of the wo...
03/06/2026

Circa is seeking an Executive Director.

This is a rare opportunity to join the executive leadership team of one of the world’s leading performing arts companies. Based in Brisbane and touring globally, Circa performs more than 400 times a year across 15+ countries.

We are looking for an exceptional leader with strong commercial instincts, strategic vision and the ability to build relationships that create impact. Your background may be in the arts, entertainment, sport, tourism, philanthropy or the corporate sector.

You will lead commercial, financial and strategic direction, working alongside CEO/Artistic Director Yaron Lifschitz and COO/Executive Producer Danielle Kellie.

If you’re excited by the prospect of helping drive one of Australia’s most internationally recognised cultural organisations, we’d love to hear from you.

📍 Brisbane, Australia
🌏 National and international travel
📅 Applications close 7 July 2026

For a Recruitment Pack and confidential enquiries, contact [email protected].

Circa today announces the departure of Executive Director Shaun Comerford after nearly 8 years with the company.Shaun ha...
02/06/2026

Circa today announces the departure of Executive Director Shaun Comerford after nearly 8 years with the company.

Shaun has been a key member of our leadership team and has embodied our values of quality, audacity and humanity. In his time with Circa we joined the major performing arts board (now NPAPF), founded Circa Cairns and presented over 2,400 performances to a global audience of more than one million people.

Shaun has accepted a role closer to his home in Victoria, which will be announced shortly.

Shaun says: "Running away to Circa has been a life changing career highlight. It has been a privilege to work alongside Yaron Lifschitz, Dan Kellie and boards led formerly by Michael Lynch and now Ann Sherry. It is very difficult to leave such a group of supportive, generous and talented people. Circa's sustained global success is unparalleled, and ultimately that stems from being an organisation filled with inspiring superhumans both on and off the stage."

Yaron Lifschitz, CEO/Artistic Director, says: "Shaun has been a highly valued friend, colleague and co-conspirator. For the last 8 years we have spoken most days, often several times, as we grappled with challenges and opportunities, great and small. Circa is a thrilling, dynamic and complex place to work and Shaun was able to thrive in the fast moving, demanding environment. He will be missed."

Circa will commence a recruitment process for a new Executive Director shortly.

📷 by David Kelly.

Lyon saw stars ✨"dazzling and generous"- COUP D'OEIL“Songs become movement, and live music accompanies, carries, and amp...
02/06/2026

Lyon saw stars ✨

"dazzling and generous"
- COUP D'OEIL

“Songs become movement, and live music accompanies, carries, and amplifies the images unfolding before our eyes.”
- COUP D'OEIL

“…Circa hypnotized the public."
- FRANCEINFO

Next Revoir les étoile/To See the Stars Again tours to:
Grand Palais - RMN (Officiel) Paris | 5 - 7 June
Domaine d'O Montpellier | 12 - 13 June

📷 Paul Bourdrel. Pictured artists of the Circa ensemble Rose Symons, Jake Kavanagh, Anisa Monsour, Adam Strom, Luke Pearce, Tristan St John, Asha Colless, Finn Neill, Anais Stewart, Violetta Van Geyzel and Jamison Travers. Musicians Jethro Woodward, Xani Kolac, Tilman Robinson and Natasha Fearnside.

01/06/2026

Something is happening this June.

Every dollar you give Circa is matched dollar for dollar, up to $100,000. Thanks to Ann Sherry AO and Philip Bacon AO, your support goes twice as far.

Circa performs in forty-five countries, and it all starts here in Brisbane. Your generosity gives us the room to keep going.

We'd love your support.
circa.org.au/support/

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381 Brunswick Street Level 1
Brisbane, QLD
4006

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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